Boyhood in Norway

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The author, Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, is notable for his contributions as a Norwegian-American writer and educator. He is particularly recognized for his novel "Gunnar: A Tale of Norse Life," which holds the distinction of being the first novel by a Norwegian immigrant in America. After immigrating in 1869, Boyesen worked as an editor and later taught Greek and Latin at Urbana University, eventually becoming a professor of North European Languages at Cornell University. His scholarly publications focused on German and Scandinavian literature, showcasing his linguistic expertise.